Matt Faessler is proof the Queensland's "next man up" mentality is more than just talk as the Super Rugby Pacific side deals with a different positional dilemma for their season opener.
The opportunistic hooker was your average punter when Richie Asiata broke his arm in a pre-season trial last year.
He had just left town for NSW's Shute Shield, but with fellow hooker Josh Nasser also sidelined he was rushed back to Ballymore and thrust into the big time.